Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks

Warm, cozy and cute — that's what your feet will be when you put them in hand-knit socks. Inspired, happy and proud — that's how you'll feel when you're the one who knit them by hand.

Master the traditional method of knitting socks with expert knitter and author Donna Druchunas. Donna guides you through sock fitting, heel shaping and stitch pattern choices. You'll learn to use three different needle types (double-pointed needles, two circular needles or the magic loop). Even super-experienced sock knitters will discover inspired variations on heels and toes, stitches, yarns, needles and colors. Whether you customize the universal pattern, or tackle one of Donna's three bonus sock designs, you will love the results.

Lesson 12. Bonus: Reading Charts

"I have knit socks for a while now. I have yet to learn everything there is to know about them so I was excited about this class. My A.M. tea time with Donna on my laptop felt like I was sitting next to a good friend. Lots of tips and tricks to learn, a few, "AHA! That's how they do that" moments. The lovely repeat button to catch something I didn't get the first time made it quite easy. I would recommend this class to beginners and old timers alike."
- twistyourstitchUSA

Lesson 12. Bonus: Reading Charts

Donna Druchunas, Instructor of Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks

Donna is an expert on ethnic patterns and techniques and is the author of six books, including Arctic Lace. She teaches workshops around the world on topics such as rug knitting, spinning and dyeing, Lithuanian socks, Japanese sweaters and Norwegian pullovers. Donna lives in a 150-year-old New England farmhouse with her husband, mother and three cats, who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(33 reviews)

Great Info

by vmbeach56 on March 27, 2015

Very informative.

Very informative.

Wonderful!

by swtharm on March 21, 2015

Donna is a great teacher! Clear and concise directions. I have attempted socks before (never made two!) but now I can move on with confidence!

Thank you Donna for a great class!

Donna is a great teacher! Clear and concise directions. I have attempted socks before (never made two!) but now I can move on with confidence!

Thank you Donna for a great class!

Donna's Relaxed Attitude

by dandbb92483424 on January 29, 2015

Donna is not only a good knitter, but a perfect teacher.

Donna is not only a good knitter, but a perfect teacher.

Anxious

by Gramyo515720813 on January 28, 2015

Lots to learn at one time. I will have to go back later. Want to get going now.

Lots to learn at one time. I will have to go back later. Want to get going now.

If you've never knit in the round before, enroll in Stefanie Japel's Knit Lab: In the Round. Then take this class! Socks are great to build your circular skills because sock knitting allows you to see the results of your efforts immediately as you wind down the cuff and leg to the heel and toes.